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Free Worldwide Delivery : The Art of Manipulating Fabric : Paperback : F&W Publications Inc : 9780801984969 : 0801984963 : 01 Nov 1996 : This volume demonstrates the techniques for the three-dimensional manipulation of fabric. It categorizes the techniques showing how they are related, giving examples of both modern and traditional variations. The techniques show how to reconstruct a flat piece of cloth using only a threaded needle.

Some define creativity as the art of constantly asking What if...? and then experimenting to answer the question. If that is a good definition, then the author is incredibly creative! This is an encyclopedic treatment of the possibilities of manipulating fabric. Categories include gathering, shirring, ruffles, flounces, godets, pleating, smocking, tucking, and more. Each category is organized and explored in great detail. Graphs are very clear, but the greatest inspiration comes from the photographs...

Description Presenting an encyclopedia of techniques to resurface, reshape, restructure, and reconstruct fabric. More than 350 diagrams show how to begin with the simplest flat piece of cloth and progress to a beautiful finished tapestry.